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Roslyn city endorsement
Requirements and fees
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General business licenseVariable
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The city of Roslyn requires a license for all businesses located within city limits, or conducting business within city limits. If you are not sure if you will do business within the city limits, contact the city directly before you apply.
License fee is determine by number of employees who work within the city limits of Roslyn.
Method for calculating employees: Add up all the hours worked in a year by all employees (both full time and part time). This includes self-employed persons, sole proprietors, owners, managers, and partners. The minimum number of FTEs is one.
Origination fee:
Total number of employees
License fee
1 through 5
$75
6 through 10
$125
11 or more
$225
Renewal fee:
Total number of employees
License fee
1 through 5
$75
6 through 10
$125
11 or more
$225
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Home businessesVariable
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If your business is in a residence within the city, you must comply with Roslyn Municipal Code 18.140.020. For more information on home occupation requirements, contact the city directly.
License fee is determine by number of employees who work within the city limits of Roslyn.
Method for calculating employees: Add up all the hours worked in a year by all employees (both full time and part time). This includes self-employed persons, sole proprietors, owners, managers, and partners. The minimum number of FTEs is one.
Origination fee:
Total number of employees
License fee
1 through 5
$75
6 through 10
$125
11 or more
$225
Renewal fee:
Total number of employees
License fee
1 through 5
$75
6 through 10
$125
11 or more
$225
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Non-resident businessesVariable
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If your business is physically located outside city limits, but conducts business within city limits, your license fee is determined by gross annual income earned within this city’s limits and number of employees.
Method for calculating employees: Add up all the hours worked in a year by all employees (both full time and part time). This includes self-employed persons, sole proprietors, owners, managers, and partners. The minimum number of FTEs is one.
Origination fee:
Reported gross annual income
License fee
$0 through $4,000
No license required
Above $4,000
1 through 5 employees - $75
6 through 10 employees - $125
11 or more employees - $225Renewal fee:
Reported gross annual income
License fee
$0 through $4,000
No license required
Above $4,000
1 through 5 employees - $75
6 through 10 employees - $125
11 or more employees - $225
Businesses exempt from city licensing
Your business may be exempt from getting a city business license. For more information, please contact the city directly.
Average approval time
City approval time not available. Contact the city directly for more information.